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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.30, 2,206.95 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.30, 2,206.95 and 375.67 is: 563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.30 : 2,206.95 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.30/2,206.95 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.30x = 2,206.95 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.30x = 829,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,075.96/1,471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.50

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